JPH0329657A - Method and apparatus for supporting human body - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To facilitate a housing or transportation of device by forming a layer by connecting an aligning means for treating a pressure therapy onto a part of the human body, and composing a human body supporting device (i.e., a massage device) by coating the layer. CONSTITUTION: A mattress for a massage 10 comprises a beads layer 14 and a cover 12 for covering the layer 14, the penetrating holes 18 of the beads 14 is arranged toward the longitudinal direction by one line, and in the other adjacent line, they are arranged toward the lateral direction, and the both are mutually connected by a string 16 consisting of a thrown silk, a nylon, a steel wire and the like, and then one layer is formed. The beads is shaped as a globular shape, an egg shape and the like, and a floor layer 15 consisting of a foamed body rubber and the like is arranged the lower surface of the layer, thus a shock absorbing effect is obtained. In this way, a housing or transportation can be easily carried out, at the same time, it can avoid the skin suffocation of the human body by providing an excellent ventilation or the unfavorable temperature rise of the bodily temperature.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for supporting the human body, and more particularly to a massage device applied as a mattress, pad, etc. that produces a massage effect.

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, pads or mattresses with a flexible feel are
It has been thought that it guarantees a good night's sleep. Traditional mattresses are made from very flexible materials such as urethane foam rubber. However, such materials are too flexible and tend to cause the user's spinal cord to bend downward during sleep. Therefore, the user's weight cannot be evenly supported by the mattress. Users often experience pain in their shoulders, lower back, or spinal cord. On the other hand, some users believe that mattresses made of hard materials guarantee a sound sleep. However, in practice, this type of mattress is not suitable for anyone but the young, as it bends the spine upward and stretches the muscles.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Therefore, the ideal pad or mattress would be soft to the touch, but firm enough to evenly support the user's weight.

However, previously proposed mattresses meeting these criteria have been relatively bulky and heavy. Moreover, they cannot be rolled up for convenient storage and transportation, do not promote the breathing action of the user's body skin, and do not prevent an undesirable increase in body temperature.

[Means to solve the problem]

According to one aspect of the invention, means for defining an array of pressure points for applying pressure therapy to a body part; means for combining said means to form a layer; Provided herein is a human body support device comprising: means for covering the body;

[Effect]

The beads are preferably made of a relatively hard material such as wood, plastic, or rubber. The beads are preferably spherical, hemispherical, oval, elongated, irregular, or a combination thereof. The beads are preferably arranged orthogonally, diagonally, or irregularly.

〔Example〕

This invention number! In this embodiment, each bead has a through hole so that it can be easily connected together by thread or wire means. The thread is made of flexible, high-tensile materials such as twine, nylon, or steel wire.

In a second embodiment of the invention, each bead is secured to a sheet member made of fabric, nylon, or other suitable material.

The cover encases the layer of beads and serves to give the mattress or pad a clean and comfortable appearance. The cover is
Preferably made of fabric, thin foam rubber, or leather.

The mattress or pad of the present invention may further include a magnetic device such as a magnet.

The magnets are arranged between and within the beads and are placed in areas of the mattress that come into close contact with the user's body.

The magnetic force generated by the magnet has a therapeutic effect on users suffering from fatigue. It relieves the user from spinal and lower back pain and stiff shoulders.

The unitary layer of beads evenly supports the user's body and produces a massage effect at various points on the user's body.

This mattress or pad is characterized by a large amount of void space between the beads, which provides excellent ventilation of the mattress or pad.

This effectively vents the sweat produced and allows it to escape, keeping the human body at the appropriate temperature.

In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, the body part may be placed on or leaned against a layer defining an array of pressure points for applying pressure therapy to the body part. A featured human body support method is provided herein.

Many other advantages and features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the detailed description and accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings illustrate preferred structural embodiments incorporating the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the mattress or pad of the present invention with a portion of the cover cut away to show its internal structure.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged partial plan view of a layer of barrel beads.

FIG. 3a is a barrel bead according to the embodiment of FIG.

Figure 3b is a second embodiment of spherical beads.

Figure 3c is a third embodiment of an oval or fully elongated bead.

Figure 3d shows a fourth embodiment of irregularly shaped beads.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bead layer generally taken along line 1--1 of FIG.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial plan view of another embodiment of a layer of beads.

FIG. 6 is a hemispherical bead without through holes according to FIG.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the layer of beads approximately along the line U-tt of FIG.

FIG. 8 is an illustrative view showing pressure points on the back of the human body.

FIG. 9 is an illustrative diagram showing commonly used acupuncture points on the front of the human body.

FIG. 10 is an illustrative diagram showing commonly used acupuncture points on the back of the human body.

FIG. 11 is an illustrative diagram showing commonly used acupuncture points on the side of the human body.

FIG. 12 is an illustration showing a human entity using the massage device of the present invention, which acts as a mattress.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a human entity using the massage device of the present invention, which acts as a seat.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a pad or mattress, generally designated by the reference numeral IO, although like parts will be designated by like reference numerals in each figure. A pad or mattress IO of customary dimensions is
According to the preferred embodiment, it consists of a single layer of beads 14 and a cover 12 over it. The beads l4 forming the mattress body are tied together with twists or threads to prevent them from shifting.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of the mattress IO depicting the detailed structure of the layer of beads 14. Each bead l4 is, according to this embodiment, approximately barrel-shaped with a through hole l8.

The beads l4 are arranged diagonally with respect to each other. As shown in FIG. 2, the through holes 18 of the beads 14 in one row are arranged in the vertical direction, while the through holes 18 in the beads 14 in the adjacent row are arranged in the horizontal direction.

Although the beads l4 have been described as being arranged in diagonal relation to each other, it should be understood that the beads l4 may be arranged in orthogonal arrays, irregular arrays, or other relationships without departing from the scope of this invention. be.

FIG. 3a is a perspective view of the barrel-shaped bead l4 shown in FIG. Bead l4 has a through hole l8 extending in the longitudinal direction.

The beads 14 may have other shapes as shown in Figures 3b, 3c and 3d. Pad or mattress! 0 may consist of spherical beads 14°, oval or elongated beads 14°, irregular beads 11°', or a combination thereof. beads l4, 14', 14
The dimensions of ゜゜, l1゜゛ may vary and are preferably in the range of 5mm-4hm.

FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the mattress IO according to the embodiment shown in FIG. It can be seen that the beads 14 are strung together to form a unitary layer of the mattress. A floor layer l5 of foam rubber or other resilient material is placed below the layer of beads l4 for a cushioning effect. The foam rubber flooring desirably has a thickness of 1.2 cm to 5.0 cm.

The mattress cover 12 is preferably made of fabric, thin foam rubber, or other suitable material;
Cover the layer of beads 14 and m. It serves to give the mattress a clean and comfortable appearance.

Thread l6 is made of a flexible, high-tensile material, such as twine, nylon, or steel wire, to keep beads l4 in a fixed position relative to each other. Beads 14 are made of relatively hard materials such as wood, plastic, or rubber. Thus, mattress 10 has the advantage of being made from relatively inexpensive materials.

FIG. 5 shows an enlarged plan view of a second embodiment of the pad or mattress of the present invention, generally designated by the reference numeral 10'. According to this preferred embodiment, beads 24 are secured to sheet member 26 to form a mattress body. In accordance with the preferred embodiment, each bead 24 is hemispherical and has no through holes, as shown in FIG. Each bead 24 is provided with a generally flat bottom surface suitable for seating on the top surface of the sheet member 26.

Beads 24 are preferably adhered to sheet member 26 by an adhesive means such as an adhesive. Beads 24 may also be secured to sheet member 26 in other conventional ways. According to the embodiment of FIG. 5, the beads are arranged in orthogonal relation to each other. This allows automation of the manufacturing process.

Beads 24 are preferably made of wood, plastic, or rubber. The sheet member that serves as the base of the mattress body is made of a flexible material, such as a strip of tough fiber fabric, a strip of nylon fabric, or a strip of other suitable material.

Alternatively, the bead 24 may also be integrally formed with one or more holes, and a thread may be threaded through the bead 24 into the sheet member 24.
It may be possible to fix it to 6.

A cover 28 is used to cover the mattress body to give the mattress lO' a clean and comfortable appearance.

FIG. 7 shows a mattress 10' according to the embodiment shown in FIG.
FIG. It can be seen that the beads 24 are spaced apart from each other. For this, the mattress l
O゛ is breathable and can be rolled up for storage.

This bead/sheet structure is even more flexible in the sense that the beads 24 can be arranged in any pattern. Furthermore, the mattress IO' can be mass-produced.

The mattress 10 or 10' of the present invention may further be provided with a magnetic device such as a magnet having a suitable magnetic flux density. As shown in Figures 5 and 7, these magnets 30
are provided and fixed in areas of the mattress 10'' that are in close contact with the user's body.Magnets may also be attached to the top of the mattress 10 by thread means or any other suitable means. It also has the ability to stimulate the human body for therapeutic purposes.

The magnetic force generated by the magnet has a therapeutic effect on users suffering from fatigue. It relieves the user from pain in the spinal cord, lower back, and other body parts.

It also relieves stiff shoulders of the user. Magnetic force is also
Adjusts the functions of the user's body organs.

During treatment, when the user lies on the mattress 10 or 10', the beads 14 or 24 define an array of pressure points, support the user's body evenly, and apply pressure to multiple points on the back of the body. Add. This has a similar effect to treatment by means of finger massage or electric massage devices. A point on the back surface known to be responsive to pressure is indicated by reference numeral 20 in FIG.

These points are believed to correspond to specific organs of the human body. When these points are stimulated, the corresponding organs continue to be treated and respond to the stimulation.

It is believed that life energy is constantly flowing throughout the human body. According to Chinese thought, this life energy consists of a balanced mixture of yin and yang.

This balanced mixture of yin and yang is a continuous flow of this life energy over all surfaces of the human body and along special lines or channels that correspond to the major organs within the human body. It is a flow. Some of these lines or paths, called meridians in the West, correspond to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, while others correspond to the large intestine, small intestine, stomach, bile duct, and bladder. .

The device of this invention can treat lower back pain, sciatica, insomnia, constipation,
It is at least as effective as taking pills or medicine in providing relief from many diseases and afflictions that occur in various parts of the human body, including high blood pressure, headaches, knee pain, stiff necks, stiff shoulders, etc. It helps promote the circulation of blood and vital energy, and speeds up the human body's metabolism.

Some of the points used in the treatment of the human body are shown in Figures 9, 10 and 1l.

These points, their names and corresponding indications are listed below.

Point Name Indication Symptom 8
10 Celestial Pillar Stiff neck, neurasthenia, hysteria, headache 1123 Prerenal Low back pain, impotence 825
Before the large intestine Constipation, lower back pain B37 Kondo
Sciatica, hemiplegia B40 tl. 4 (
Yihsi) Sciatica 847 Shimuro
Lower back pain, impotence, urinary disorder 850
Extremity neuralgia B51 Groin Sciatica, hemiplegia B53 Boyo Dull joint pain, hemiplegia B54 Committee Sciatica, hemiplegia BS7 Chengshan Gastrocnemius muscle spasm, leg pain 860 Kunlun Sciatica, hemiplegia CVJ Dysmenorrhea, impotence, diarrhea CV12 RfL (Chungwan) Gastroptosis, nausea, gastric disease CV17 Ill (Shanch
ung) Mental fatigue GB2 1 Shouldai
Shoulder pain GB30 Jumping (Huantiaol lower back pain, sciatica GB31 Kazeichi Leg paralysis GB34 Senryo Izumi CB37 GB39 GVI GV4 GVl2 GVl4 GV16 K26 L 11 LII4 LI15 LIV7 LIV8 L Vl4 S25 S34 T36 SI9 SII5 Komei-kake-cho-cho-kyo-mei-mon body pillar Oshiifufu Pinoa Shoulder T & Chienue Yuchung Liangqiu Zusanli Shoulders Shoulders Cholecystitis, hemiplegia, Liver disease, Gallbladder disease Visual dimness Arthralgia Hemorrhoids Low back pain , bronchitis, mental fatigue, insomnia, back pain, stiff neck, headache, stiff neck, stroke] bronchitis, hypertension, paralysis, elbow pain, arm pain, hemi-body paralysis] stiff shoulders, hemi-body paralysis, knee arthritis, knee arthritis, diabetes, mental fatigue, acute gastroenteritis , chronic gastroenteritis, abdominal distension, knee weakness, knee disease, stomach pain, indigestion, diabetes, vomiting, shoulder pain, tinnitus, insomnia, low back pain, spto, blood sea, thigh pain, menstrual pain.I have already mentioned the bead layer as a mattress. It is contemplated that the beads may be incorporated for other purposes; for example, a layer of beads may be incorporated into the seat or into the floor mat.

12th! FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing layers of beads used as a mattress and a seat, respectively.

Although the invention has been shown and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments thereof, it should be noted that various other variations and modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the invention.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As mentioned above, the mattress! 0 or lO° is relatively thin and lightweight compared to conventional bulky spring mattresses. Due to its bead/thread and bead/sheet construction, the mattress IO or IO° is highly flexible, such that it can be rolled up for easy storage and transportation.

Due to the large amount of void space between the beads l4 or 24, the mattress 10 or lO of the invention
゜ has excellent breathability. Therefore, the inhibition of the respiratory action of the human skin and the undesirable increase in body temperature are minimized, ensuring a deep sleep.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the mattress or pad of the present invention with a portion of the cover cut away to show its internal structure. FIG. 2 is an enlarged partial plan view of a layer of barrel beads. FIG. 3a is a barrel bead according to the embodiment of FIG. Figure 3b is a second embodiment of spherical beads. Figure 3c is a third embodiment of an oval or generally fully elongated bead. Figure 3d shows a fourth embodiment of irregularly shaped beads. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bead layer generally taken along line 1--1 of FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial plan view of another embodiment of a layer of beads. FIG. 6 is a hemispherical bead without through holes according to FIG. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the layer of beads approximately along line I1--11 of FIG. FIG. 8 is an illustrative view showing pressure points on the back of the human body. FIG. 9 is an illustrative diagram showing commonly used acupuncture points on the front of the human body. FIG. 10 is an illustration showing commonly used acupuncture points on the back of the human body. Figure If is a diagram showing commonly used acupuncture points on the side of the human body. FIG. 12 is an illustration showing a human entity using the massage device of the present invention, which acts as a mattress. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a human entity using the massage device of the present invention, which acts as a seat. In the figure, 10 is a mattress, 12 is a cover 14, and beads.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] (1) Means for arranging pressure points for applying pressure therapy to a human body part, means for combining the above means to form one layer, and covering the above layer. A human body support device comprising: means for 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the means for defining the array of pressure points comprises a plurality of bead means. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said bead means is spherical. 4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said bead means is hemispherical. 5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said bead means is elongated. 6. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said bead means is irregularly shaped. (7) Claim 2, wherein the bead means has a through hole.
, up to 6. (8) Claims 2 and 7, wherein the bead means is made of wood.
, any device up to. (9) A device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein said bead means is made of plastic material. (10) Claim 2, wherein the bead means is made of a rubber material.
, to 7. (11) A device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said coupling means is in the form of a sheet member onto which said pressure means is mounted. (12) The device according to claim 11, wherein the means for determining the arrangement of pressure points is a plurality of bead means, and the plurality of bead means are threaded to the sheet member. (13) wherein the means for defining the arrangement of pressure points is a plurality of bead means, the plurality of bead means having a substantially flat bottom surface suitable for being affixed by adhesive means to the upper surface of said sheet member; equipment. (14) The device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the sheet member is fabric. (15) The means for determining the arrangement of pressure points is a plurality of beads, and the means for connecting them is
15. Apparatus according to any of claims 3 to 14, wherein said plurality of bead means are wire means attached to form a layer of unitary bead means. (16) The apparatus of claim 15, wherein said wire means is a twisted yarn. 17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein said wire means is nylon. (18) The apparatus of claim 15, wherein said wire means is a steel wire. (19) The device according to any one of claims 3 to 18, wherein the means for determining the arrangement of pressure points is a plurality of bead means, and the plurality of means are arranged diagonally with each other. (20) The device according to any one of claims 3 through 18, wherein the means for determining the arrangement of pressure points is a plurality of bead means, and the plurality of bead means are arranged in a mutually orthogonal relationship. (21) The device according to any one of claims 3 to 18, wherein the means for determining the arrangement of pressure points is a plurality of bead means, and the plurality of bead means are arranged in an irregular relationship with each other. (22) An apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, including damping means between said means for defining an array of pressure points and said cover means. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein said damping means is a resilient material. (24) Claim 23, wherein said material comprises foam rubber.
, equipment. (25) Claim 22, wherein the above-mentioned buffer means is arranged;
Any device from up to 24. (26) The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein said apparatus further comprises a plurality of magnetic means. 27. The apparatus of claim 26, wherein the means for defining the arrangement of pressure points is a plurality of bead means and the magnetic means takes the form of a plurality of magnets disposed between or within the plurality of bead means. (28) A human body support method characterized by placing a part of the human body on a layer that defines an arrangement of pressure points for performing pressure therapy on the human body part, or leaning against the layer. (29) The method according to claim 28, wherein magnetic force acts simultaneously on at least the human body part.